Steelite Asteria Round Stacking Tray 202.5mm – Box of 12
Product Description
The Steelite Asteria round tray is a rimless ceramic serving piece designed around the principles of clean, uncluttered presentation. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, it features a pristine white surface...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 202.5
- Dimensions
- 202.5(Ø)mm | 8(Ø)"
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Product Description
The Steelite Asteria round tray is a rimless ceramic serving piece designed around the principles of clean, uncluttered presentation. Made from alumina vitrified ceramic, it features a pristine white surface framed by a deep black band — a combination that keeps visual attention firmly on the food being served rather than the tableware itself. The stackable design is a practical consideration for busy service environments where storage space and speed of clearing matter.
In service, the rimless profile does exactly what it is intended to do: it gives chefs the full surface area to work with when plating, without the visual interruption of a raised border. The contrast between the white field and the dark band is subtle enough not to dominate, but strong enough to frame a dish with a degree of focus that plain white crockery often lacks. Alumina vitrified ceramic is a well-regarded choice for front-of-house tableware — it holds up well under the repeated handling, stacking, and warewashing cycles that a busy restaurant or event operation demands.
- Rimless surface maximises usable plating area for chefs
- White and black contrast framing draws focus to the food
- Stackable form supports compact storage and swift clearing
- Alumina vitrified ceramic withstands heavy warewashing use
- Consistent finish across the box supports uniform table presentation
This tray suits restaurants, hotels, and event caterers looking for a considered presentation piece that complements refined plating styles without competing with the dish. It works equally well as a serving tray for small plates, amuse-bouche, or desserts. If your operation has particularly high breakage rates or very high-volume throughput, it is worth discussing volume and durability requirements with us before ordering.
If you are unsure whether this tray fits the aesthetic or service style you have in mind, we are happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Rimless ceramic profile provides full, unobstructed plating surface
- Deep black band contrasts with white body to frame presentation
- Alumina vitrified ceramic construction for front-of-house durability
- Stackable design supports compact storage between service periods
- Supplied in a box of 12 for consistent table and event cover
Operational Benefits
- Gives chefs maximum surface area for considered, clean plating
- Uniform presentation across covers supports a consistent dining experience
- Withstands repeated warewashing cycles without significant surface degradation
- Compact stacking reduces storage footprint during and after service
- Contrast framing draws diner attention directly to the plated dish
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Colour
- White
- Diameter
- 202.5
- Dimensions
- 202.5(Ø)mm | 8(Ø)"
- Dishwasher safe
- Yes
- Finish
- Glazed
- Material
- Alumina Vitrified Ceramic
- Microwave safe
- Yes
- Oven proof
- No
- Stackable
- Stackable
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The Asteria round tray works well in restaurants, hotels, and event catering where presentation is a priority — particularly for small plates, desserts, or amuse-bouche courses. Its clean, minimalist aesthetic suits modern and fine-dining environments more naturally than casual or high-throughput canteen settings.
- Alumina vitrified ceramic is a commonly used material in commercial tableware specifically because it tolerates the thermal cycling and mechanical handling of commercial dishwashers reasonably well. That said, chipping risk increases with heavy stacking or rough handling, so training front-of-house staff on careful clearing and stacking practice will extend the working life of the pieces.
- For most restaurant operations, 12 pieces provides a working start but may need supplementing depending on cover numbers, course frequency, and warewashing turnaround time. It is worth considering how many covers you turn in a typical service and how quickly cleaned pieces return to the pass before deciding on total quantity.